Looking to learn?

Lamaze Childbirth Preparation Class

Want more from your birthing class? Help your partner feel more confident in supporting you. The focus of this class is to connect the birth mother and partner throughout pregnancy, labor and birth. When the birthing team connects in this powerful way, they can then ease into parenting as one cohesive unit.

I teach a natural approach to childbirth, while still educating about the interventions and medications that may be used in a hospital setting so even couples who desire a natural childbirth will feel at ease when discussing possible changes to their birth requests.

In discussing the interventions, medications, and procedures, all benefits, risks, and alternatives will be discussed so you and your partner may make an informed decision as to the care that will be best for you and your family.

By the end of the class, every couple will be able to write a personalized birth plan so as to inform your care providers of your wishes.

"We chose to have her come to our home to, in addition to her doula services, provide 10 hours of birth instruction, which not only taught us a great deal, but also allowed us to build a personal bond that was crucial at the hospital." Will- First time Dad

​"The best thing we did was having Tracy do our birth class."Elena- First time Mom

Class taught by a certified Lamaze Childbirth Educator

Tracy Osborne has been teaching Childbirth Education since 2007. With a background in education, Tracy brings a fun approach to her classes. Your class is focused on helping you get evidenced based information about all your choices without pressuring you into any form of birthing. Whether you would like an all-natural birth or an epidural you will leave this class with information to help you feel more confident about making decisions during your birth.

Do I really need to take a childbirth class?

​The short answer is, yes. Why? That answer takes more time. Many expecting couples and mothers ask themselves this question. After all, women have been giving birth for thousands of years without a class, so why take one? Won't the doctors, nurses, or midwives tell you what to do? No. They just don't have the time to sit with you during your whole birth.​A childbirth class enables the expectant mother and her partner to understand what may occur during the birth. Understanding what can happen in the mother's body can prevent unnecessary fear. A good birth prep class teaches the partner how to give comfort and support to the laboring mom. Knowing more about medical options helps with speaking to your medical care providers. Some insurance companies will cover a childbirth class. You can also use your FSA or HSA account to help offset the costs. Even if you need to pay out of pocket for a class, you will find that being more prepared for the birth is valuable.